Arla Unplugged

What does digital transformation actually look like on farm?  In this episode of Arla Unplugged – Byte Sized, we move the conversation out of the studio and onto one of our owner farms south of Aarhus, where digital transformation is becoming part of daily decisions in the fields, in the barns, across farm management and in the interface between farmers and the business. Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Han...

Change is a constant - but that doesn’t mean it feels easy. In this episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change, we explore why change often triggers strong emotional reactions, and what people leaders can do to help their teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Joined by Christina Juel Hegaard, Global Head of Change Management at Arla, and Brandi Shaw, behavioural scientist and C...

What does digital transformation really mean in practice, beyond the buzzwords? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, we’re joined by Patrik Hansson, Executive Vice President & CMO at Arla Foods, to talk about how digital is changing the way Arla connects with consumers, drives innovation and turns strategy into action. Patrik shares concrete examples from Arla’s digital journey seen from a consu...

What does inclusion really look like in a multicultural workplace in the MENA region? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Harry Veldman (Site Director), Mona Alsari (Head of HR Supply Chain, MENA), and Adriano Romano (Sr. Operations Manager) from our dairy site in Bahrain. Together, they share honest stories and practical insights about building trust, nav...

How do you lead a major transformation in IT&Digital when there’s no perfect roadmap? In this episode of Arla Unplugged, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with Mia Heslegrave, Chief Information Officer and Arla Foods, to talk openly about the ledership dilemmas behind Arla’s recent organizational change in IT & Digital. From defining the “why” and balancing planning with flexibility,...

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something unique to the workplace. Experiences, values, and even their favorite emojis. Join host Jóhann Thór as he welcomes Ola Arvidsson (EVP & Chief HR Officer) and Alici Muhana Iannitelli (Supply Chain Sustainability Manager) for a candid and energetic discussion about the power of generations working side by side. Ola and Alici dive into...

What does Arla’s culture look and feel like for the next generation? In the final episode of our 25-year anniversary podcast series, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Jens Højlund Christensen and Gawain Bay - two colleagues who joined Arla through the F15 graduate programme after university in 2023 and are now both working in Arla Foods Ingredients. From rotations in Riyadh, Utrecht, Beijing, and St...

What does it really take to keep your career moving and find your best fit at Arla? In this third and final episode of our Let’s Talk Talent series, we dive into FLOW - the part of our career framework that’s all about navigating transitions, seizing new opportunities, and making your career work for you. Host Jóhann Thór is joined by Rasmus Cortnum, HR Director and HR Partner for FLITS, and Dorth...

Welcome to the second episode of our 25-year anniversary edition of Arla Unplugged.   After exploring our cooperative journey, it’s time to focus on what we produce - and the impact dairy has on the world and our food systems. Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Cecilia Kocken, Head of Arla Sweden, and Laurent Ponty, Head of Arla Bangladesh, to discuss how Arla supports robust food systems...

What makes Arla’s culture so special - and how has it evolved over 25 years? Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Poul Bank Pettersson (Director, Danish Agriculture) and Ian Brown (Head of Supply Chain, Central Europe) for a candid conversation about the values, mindsets, and everyday actions that shape life at Arla.  Hear how our cooperative roots, openness, and caring for each other have c...

Welcome to this episode of Arla Unplugged about our Cooperative Journey. In this 25-year anniversary edition, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with Inge-Lise Sjöström Vice Chair for our Board of Directors and farmer owner from Sweden, and Sophie Gregory, member of the Board of Representatives from the UK, to reflect on 25 years since the merger between MD Foods and Arla that created Arla Fo...

Welcome to the second episode of Arla Unplugged: Let’s Talk Talent - your inside guide to building a meaningful career at Arla!  In this episode, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen is joined by Claus Flensborg from People Development to dive into the next step of our career framework: GROW. This episode is all about how you can develop your skills, stretch your potential, and take ownership of your gro...

Welcome to the first episode of Arla Unplugged: Let’s Talk Talent - your inside guide to building a meaningful career at Arla! At Arla, we believe everyone has unique strengths and potential, and our new career framework - KNOW, GROW, and FLOW - is designed to help every colleague shape their own journey. In this “Know” episode, host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with Pauline Hogg, Head of Em...

Welcome to another episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change—a coffee talk podcast series where we get real about the changes shaping our business and how we can turn them into opportunities for growth. In this episode, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Helena Grøn Kähler to dive into one of the biggest change journeys in Arla Foods Ingredients’ history: the integration of turning Volac Whey Nutr...

Welcome to the first episode of Arla Unplugged: Navigating Change—a new coffee talk podcast series where we get real about the changes happening around us and how we can turn them into opportunities for growth. In this episode, host Jóhann Thór sits down with Wendy Bulder to talk about a real-life change journey at Arla, using the End2End Planning transformation as a lens. In just 13 minutes, Wend...

Join us for a new episode of Arla Unplugged: Inclusive Business Means Sustainable Growth. Host Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen sits down with David Boulanger (EVP & CSO, Supply Chain) and Lillie Li Valeur (EVP & CCO International) to explore how inclusion and diversity drive business growth, innovation, and everyday success at Arla. Hear personal stories, practical examples, and honest reflection...

Creating Purpose: Our DNA and the Future of Dairy with Peter Tuborgh and Ola Arvidsson Get ready for a captivating episode of Arla Unplugged, where we dive into the heart of what makes Arla tick. Joining us are CEO Peter Tuborgh and CHRO Ola Arvidsson as they wrap up our focus on Good Growth in 2024 by sharing their insights on our Good Growth DNA - a set of guiding company culture principles that...

Join us for an engaging episode of Arla Unplugged as we explore the Natural Good Growth DNA priciple with two of our German colleagues, Martina Stindt, Cheese/BSM Director, and Fabian Temming, Customer Director RTG. Martina and Fabian share insights into the challenges and opportunities faced in Europe's largest and fiercely competitive retail market. We dive into the story of Arla Buko, a brand w...

Join us for an insightful episode of Arla Unplugged as we sit down with Priscila Espinal Amante, Innovation Director and Scientist for Yoghurt and Fermented at Arla Foods. In this episode, we delve into the significance of gut health, an emerging megatrend in the food industry and a key focus in our health strategy. Priscila shares how dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese play a crucial role...

We're thrilled to announce our latest episode of the Health series of Arla Unplugged, featuring James Prentice, Associate Director for Marketing Transformation, as he delves into the world of responsible marketing.  Discover why having a Responsible Marketing Policy is crucial for companies today and how ours stands out by exceeding regulatory requirements. James takes us on a journey through our...

Join us for Episode 2 of our Health Series on Arla Unplugged, where we explore the work of the Centre of Excellence for sugar reduction. This episode features insights from Anja Serena, Chief Scientist in Nutrition, and Nikoline Hyldelund, Consumer Scientist from the Arla Innovation Centre. Discover how we are leading the charge in bringing health to the world through innovative sugar reduction st...

Join us for the first episode in our Health series of Arla Unplugged, where we shift the narrative around dairy from carbon footprints to it's vital role in nutrition and health.  In this episode, nutrition scientists Lea Brader and Elin Boll take us on a journey through the overall food system anno 2024, the nutritional benefits of dairy and its place in healthy and sustainable diets. Discover ho...

Tune into the fifth and final Future26 special episode, where we're talking tech and creativity with Torben Dahl Nyholm, CFO, and Patrik Hansson, EVP of Marketing and Innovation. Discover how digital and innovation are not just buzzwords but the power tools we're using to raise the bar during our Future26 Strategy. From personal tech wins to blockbuster dairy products and digital game changers, ge...

Catch the latest Arla Unplugged episode where we tackle the big question: How are we outperforming the market during Future26? Peter Giørtz-Carlsen, head of our European market and Simon Stevens, head of our International markets, are here to break down the winning strategy. From volume to value, they're sharing how we are not just keeping up, but setting the pace. Get the scoop on the challenges,...

Tune in to the third episode of Arla Unplugged, where sustainability takes center stage in our Future26 Strategy conversation. Hanne Søndergaard, EVP for Sustainability, Agriculture, and Communications, and Arla farmer owner Thomas Poulsen join us to chat about what it really takes to lead the charge in sustainable dairy. Hear straight from the field and the forefront of our strategy how we're tur...